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Payback (2015)
PromotionWWE
DateMay 17, 2015
CityBaltimore, Maryland
VenueRoyal Farms Arena
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Payback (2015) is an upcoming professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by WWE. It will take place on May 17, 2015, at the Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore, Maryland.[1] It will be the third event under the Payback chronology, and the first Payback event to be held outside of the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Illinois. Payback will be available for free to new subscribers on WWE's monthly subscription service, the WWE Network in over 140 countries.[2][3]

Background

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See also: Professional wrestling

Payback will feature professional wrestling matches that involve wrestlers from pre-existing scripted feuds, plots, and storylines that play out on WWE's primary television programs, Raw and SmackDown. Wrestlers will portray heroes or villains as they follow a series of events that build tension and culminate in a wrestling match or series of matches.[4][5]

At Extreme Rules, Cena retained the United States Championship by defeating Rusev in a Russian Chain match. Later in the event, after visiting The Authority, Lana announced that Cena would defend the title against Rusev in an "I Quit" match at the event.[6]

At Extreme Rules, Seth Rollins defeated Randy Orton in a Steel Cage match to retain the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.[6] On the April 27 episode of Raw, after Orton and Roman Reigns defeated Rollins and Kane, it was announced, by vote on the WWE App, that Rollins would defend the title against Orton and Reigns in a Triple Threat match at the event.[7] On the May 4 episode of Raw, Dean Ambrose defeated Rollins, and per match stipulation, he was added to the match, thus making the match a Fatal Four Way.[8] On the May 11 episode of Raw, Triple H announced that if Rollins loses the title, Kane will no longer be the WWE Director of Operations.[9]

On the Extreme Rules pre-show, Neville defeated Bad News Barrett.[10] On April 28, Barrett defeated Neville to win the King of the Ring tournament, changing his ring name to King Barrett. On the May 7 episode of SmackDown, Neville and Dolph Ziggler defeated Barrett and Sheamus.[11] On the May 11 episode of Raw, it was announced that Barrett would face Neville at the event.[9]

At Extreme Rules, Ziggler defeated Sheamus in a Kiss Me Arse match.[6] On the May 7 episode of SmackDown, Ziggler and Neville defeated Sheamus and Barrett.[11] On the May 11 episode of Raw, it was announced that Ziggler would face Sheamus at the event.[9]

At Extreme Rules, The New Day defeated Tyson Kidd and Cesaro to win the Tag Team Championship.[6] On the April 30 episode of SmackDown, Kidd and Cesaro defeated The New Day by disqualification in a rematch for the titles.[12] On the May 11 episode of Raw, it was announced that The New Day would defend the titles against Kidd and Cesaro in a 2-out-of-3 Falls Tag Team match at the event.[9]

On the May 11 episode of Raw, during a match between Curtis Axel and Damien Sandow, in the guise of Macho Mandow, The Ascension attacked Axel and Mandow, resulting in Axel and Mandow teaming together to attack The Ascension. It was then announced that Axel and Sandow would face The Ascension on the Payback pre-show.[9]

On the April 27 episode of Raw, Bray Wyatt attacked Ryback after Ryback defeated Bo Dallas, having sent messages to Ryback weeks prior.[7] On the April 30 episode of SmackDown, Wyatt attacked Ryback after Ryback defeated Luke Harper.[12] On the May 11 episode of Raw, Ryback attacked Wyatt.[9] On May 13, it was announced on WWE.com that Ryback would face Wyatt at the event.

At Extreme Rules, Nikki Bella defeated Naomi to retain the Divas Championship. On the April 27 episode of Raw, Naomi defeated Brie Bella.[7] On the May 4 edition of Raw, Naomi and the returning Tamina Snuka attacked Nikki and Brie.[8] On the May 11 episode of Raw, Tamina defeated Brie.[9] On the May 14 episode of SmackDown, it was announced that Tamina and Naomi would face The Bella Twins at the event.[13]

Matches

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No.Matches*Stipulations
1The Meta-Powers (Curtis Axel and Macho Mandow) vs. The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor)Tag team match[14]
2John Cena (c) vs. Rusev (with Lana)"I Quit" match for the WWE United States Championship[15]
3Seth Rollins (c) vs. Roman Reigns vs. Dean Ambrose vs. Randy OrtonFatal 4 Way Match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship; If Rollins fails to retain the Championship, Kane will be fired from being Director of Operations.[16]
4King Barrett vs. NevilleSingles match[17]
5Dolph Ziggler vs. SheamusSingles match[18]
6The New Day (Big E and Kofi Kingston) (c) (with Xavier Woods) vs. Tyson Kidd and Cesaro (with Natalya)2-out-of-3 falls tag team match for the WWE Tag Team Championship[19]
7Ryback vs. Bray WyattSingles match[20]
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
*Card subject to change

Matches

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No.Matches*Stipulations
1The Meta Powers (Curtis Axel and Macho Mandow) vs. The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor)Tag team match[21]
2John Cena (c) vs. Rusev (with Lana)"I Quit" match for the WWE United States Championship[22]
3Seth Rollins (c) vs. Roman Reigns vs. Dean Ambrose vs. Randy OrtonFatal 4 Way Match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship; If Rollins fails to retain the Championship, Kane will be fired from being Director of Operations.[23]
4King Barrett vs. NevilleSingles match[24]
5Dolph Ziggler vs. SheamusSingles match[25]
6The New Day (Big E and Kofi Kingston) (c) (with Xavier Woods) vs. Tyson Kidd and Cesaro (with Natalya)2-out-of-3 falls tag team match for the WWE Tag Team Championship[26]
7Ryback vs. Bray WyattSingles match[27]
8Naomi and Tamina vs. The Bella Twins (Brie Bella and Nikki Bella)Tag team match[28]
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
*Card subject to change

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Martin, Adam. "Baltimore to host the WWE Payback PPV in 2015". wrestleview.com. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
  2. ^ Martin, Adam. "New subscribers will get the WWE Network for free in May". wrestleview.com. Retrieved 1 May 2015.
  3. ^ "New Subscribers Get May Free Including Payback". Retrieved 1 May 2015.
  4. ^ Grabianowski, Ed. "How Pro Wrestling Works". HowStuffWorks, Inc. Discovery Communications. Archived from the original on 18 November 2013. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
  5. ^ "Live & Televised Entertainment". WWE. Archived from the original on 18 November 2013. Retrieved 21 March 2012.
  6. ^ a b c d Caldwell, James. "CALDWELL'S EXTREME RULES PPV REPORT 4/26: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live PPV - Rollins vs. Orton steel cage, Cena vs. Rusev, Last Man Standing, more". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
  7. ^ a b c Tedesco, Mike. "WWE RAW Results - 4/27/15 (Payback main event set)". wrestleview.com. Retrieved 28 April 2015.
  8. ^ a b Tedesco, Mike. "WWE RAW Results - 5/4/15 (Changes to Payback main event)". wrestleview.com. Retrieved 5 May 2015.
  9. ^ a b c d e f g "WWE RAW Results - 5/11/15 (Final hype for WWE Payback)". wrestleview.com. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
  10. ^ Caldwell, James. "CALDWELL'S EXTREME RULES PPV REPORT 4/26 (pre-show): Complete coverage of Barrett vs. Neville, Dean crashes set, more". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
  11. ^ a b Grubba, Randy. "WWE Smackdown Results - 5/7/15 (Contract Signing)". wrestleview.com. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
  12. ^ a b Martin, Adam. "WWE Smackdown Results - 4/30/15 (Rollins vs. Ambrose)". wrestleview.com. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
  13. ^ Parks, Greg. "PARKS'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 5/14: Complete coverage of the Thursday night show, including Seth Rollins vs. Ryback, Kane vs. Roman Reigns". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved 16 May 2015.
  14. ^ Clapp, John. "Curtis Axel & 'Macho Mandow' vs. The Ascension (Kickoff Match)". WWE. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
  15. ^ Clapp, John. "United States Champion John Cena vs. Rusev ("I Quit" Match)". WWE. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
  16. ^ Burdick, Mike. "WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins vs. Roman Reigns vs. Dean Ambrose vs. Randy Orton (Fatal 4-Way; if Rollins does not retain, Kane will be fired)". WWE. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
  17. ^ "King Barrett vs. Neville". WWE. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
  18. ^ Passero, Mitch. "Dolph Ziggler vs. Sheamus". WWE. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
  19. ^ Melok, Bobby. "WWE Tag Team Champions The New Day vs. Cesaro & Tyson Kidd (2-out-of-3 Falls Match)". WWE. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
  20. ^ "Breaking News: Ryback vs. Bray Wyatt".
  21. ^ Clapp, John. "Curtis Axel & 'Macho Mandow' vs. The Ascension (Kickoff Match)". WWE. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
  22. ^ Clapp, John. "United States Champion John Cena vs. Rusev ("I Quit" Match)". WWE. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
  23. ^ Burdick, Mike. "WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins vs. Roman Reigns vs. Dean Ambrose vs. Randy Orton (Fatal 4-Way; if Rollins does not retain, Kane will be fired)". WWE. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
  24. ^ "King Barrett vs. Neville". WWE. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
  25. ^ Passero, Mitch. "Dolph Ziggler vs. Sheamus". WWE. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
  26. ^ Melok, Bobby. "WWE Tag Team Champions The New Day vs. Cesaro & Tyson Kidd (2-out-of-3 Falls Match)". WWE. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
  27. ^ "Breaking News: Ryback vs. Bray Wyatt". WWE. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
  28. ^ "Naomi & Tamina vs. The Bella Twins". WWE. Retrieved 15 May 2015.
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